Edson Barboza was born on January 21, 1986, in Nova Friburgo, Brazil. Edson “Junior” Barboza was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 38 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the featherweight division. He made his Octagon debut 5,116 days ago, on November 21, 2010. Barboza trains at American Top Team.
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Name |
Edson Barboza |
Nickname |
“Junior” |
Date of Birth |
January 21, 1986 |
Age |
38 |
Birthplace |
Nova Friburgo, Brazil |
Birth Sign |
Aquarius |
Height |
5' 11" (1.80 m) |
Weight |
145 lbs (66 kg) |
Reach |
75″ |
Leg Reach |
41″ |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Style |
Striker |
As of November 2024, Edson Barboza’s pro record is 24-11-0, with 14 of those wins coming by knockout, 1 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Barboza has fought in over 35 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 1 month ago against Sodiq Yusuff at UFC Fight Night 230: Yusuff vs. Barboza. The fight was on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Edson Barboza by Decision (Unanimous) in round 5 at 5:00.
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Career & History
Edson Barboza, a skilled mixed martial artist from Nova Friburgo, Brazil, fought Sodiq Yusuff on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night. He won the match with a unanimous decision after five rounds. Earlier that year, on April 15, at a UFC on ESPN event, Barboza delivered a powerful knockout against Billy Quarantillo in the first round.
In 2022, Barboza faced some tough challenges; on March 5, at UFC 272, he was defeated by Bryce Mitchell in a unanimous decision after three rounds. A few months prior, on August 28, 2021, he was stopped by Giga Chikadze‘s strikes in the third round at a UFC on ESPN event. Yet, he had a knockout victory over Shane Burgos in the third round at UFC 262 on May 15, 2021.
Barboza also had several victories and a few losses in the preceding years. He won unanimously against Makwan Amirkhani at UFC Fight Night on October 11, 2020, but suffered a split decision loss to Dan Ige on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN. Going back to 2019, he lost to Paul Felder by split decision at UFC 242 and was knocked out by Justin Gaethje in March.
The early years of Barboza’s UFC career showcased both his striking power and resilience. He achieved knockout victories, such as against Terry Etim at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012, and delivered decisive wins over fighters like Anthony Pettis at UFC 197 on April 23, 2016. Barboza’s journey has had its ups and downs, including losses to fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 219 and a submission to Tony Ferguson at the TUF 21 Finale, yet he continues to compete at the highest level in MMA.
Edson Barboza height and weight
Edson Barboza’s height is 5' 11" (1.80 m). He fights in the featherweight division. Fighters who fight in the featherweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.
Edson Barboza net worth
Edson Barboza’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many famous fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Edson Barboza’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.
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How old is Edson Barboza?
Edson Barboza’s age is 38 years old. He was born on Tuesday, January 21, 1986. Edson is turning 39 years old in .
Where is Edson Barboza from?
Edson Barboza was born in Nova Friburgo, Brazil.
What is Edson Barboza’s reach?
Edson Barboza’s reach is 75″ and leg reach is 41″.
Where does Edson Barboza rain?
Edson Barboza trains at American Top Team.
Who is Edson Barboza dating now?
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Edson Barboza facts
1. Edson Barboza’s birth sign is Aquarius.
2. He was born in the Year of the Tiger.
3. Edson’s next birthday is in
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4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Edson Barboza was born in Millennials Generation (1986).
6. Barboza’s life path number is 1.
7. His ruling planet is Uranus.
8. Edson Barboza’s birth flower is Carnation.
9. His birthstone is Garnet.
10. Barboza has been alive for 14,186 days or 340,475 hours.
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